Excerpts from the governor's speech

DENVER - Gov. John Hickenlooper's third State of the State address contained his most detailed policy agenda yet. Some of the highlights:

Wildfires: "We need to re-examine the way homeowners are insured in the wildland urban interface, and do a better job of encouraging and supporting fire-mitigation practices," Hickenlooper said.

He will ask for funding to remove trees and create healthier forests in high-risk areas, he said.

Marijuana: Hickenlooper briefly mentioned one of the toughest issues facing the Legislature - passing laws to implement Amendment 64, which legalized marijuana for adults. He called on the Legislature to create a standard for police to tell when people are too high to drive, and he said laws must be designed to keep pot away from kids.

State constitution: Legislators have tried for several years - without success - to make it harder to amend the constitution. Hickenlooper pledged his clout to the effort Thursday.

"We want to work with you to explore creative ideas on how best to reform the way our constitution is so easily amended. There are a number of ideas already circulating," he said.

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Monday, March 2

The Montelores Early Childhood Council holds its monthly luncheon meeting at 11:45 a.m., in downstairs meeting room 110, in the Johnson...